Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China’s leading on-demand delivery platform, has officially launched in Sharjah, marking an important step in its expansion across the UAE. After establishing its presence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Keeta’s arrival in Sharjah brings the brand closer to its mission of providing a seamless delivery experience across the Emirates. […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, has been named ‘Low-Cost Carrier of the Year’ at the 19th edition of Aviation Business Middle East Awards ceremony held in Dubai. Awarded by an expert judging panel, the ‘Low-Cost Airline of the Year’ category honors carriers demonstrating outstanding performance in […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading budget carrier operator, announced today the launch of its new non-stop service connecting Sharjah with London Gatwick. The introduction of this key international gateway represents a significant step in strengthening Air Arabia’s global footprint and further expanding its growing network from Sharjah International Airport. The new […]

Sharjah Museums Authority inaugurated today the second edition of the “I am at Sharjah Museums” photography exhibition at Al Qasimiya School – Museum of Education in Sharjah, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Sharjah Private Education Authority. Showcasing winning entries from the photography competition for Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 students […]

As part of its ongoing efforts to provide exceptional services that facilitate smooth travel processes and to save passengers’ time and effort, Sharjah Airport (SAA) has announced the launch of its Home Check-In service. This new offering allows passengers travelling through Sharjah Airport to complete all check-in procedures smoothly from home and proceed directly to […]

The sizzle of frying paneer and the aroma of chilli-infused honey filled the air at the Cookery Corner of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) as New Zealand-based cookbook author Ashia Ismail-Singer took the stage to demonstrate her signature recipe Parmesan-crumbed paneer drizzled with hot honey. The dish, like the author herself, draws […]

A good twist is not about giving shock but is about emotion and should feel inevitable in hindsight, agreed British novelist Clare Whitfield and Emirati writer Talal Mahmoud as they discussed “The Unpredictable Factor: Twists, Reveals and Surprises!” at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Moderated by radio presenter Louis Denham, the compelling session […]

New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump encouraged aspiring writers to transform personal experience and emotion into powerful fiction during an engaging, interactive session at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025). Speaking to a full house in a discussion titled Real Life, Real Stories: Your Journey into Fiction Writing, Jump shared how her […]

In a landmark move that strengthens integration between publishing and drama production in the Arab world, the Sharjah Literary Agency (SLA) has partnered with Cedars Art Production (Sabbah Brothers), with the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) as sponsor, to launch ‘From Page to Screen’ — a new initiative aimed at transforming outstanding Arabic literary works into […]

Authors and experts in children’s development at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) urged parents to take an active role in nurturing reading habits in their children, warning that excessive screen exposure can diminish creativity, concentration, and imagination. Speaking during a discussion titled “Juggling Between Books and Screens: How Can We Restore Balance […]